Posted on 12/03/2005 1:29:27 PM PST by HighWheeler
A store owner in Orange County, Fla., shot and injured two teens fleeing his store after they had allegedly robbed him at gunpoint, police told Local 6 News.
Police said Floyd Harvell, 17, and Keenan Felton, 19, went into Sam's Discount Food Store in Orange County at about noon and demanded money.
One of the teens distracted store owner Sung Kim and the other went behind him and put a gun to the store owner's head, police said.
As the men turned to leave, Kim pulled out a shotgun and opened fire on them, Local 6 reporter Erik von Ancken said.
Both were hit by gunfire, according to the report.
Kim will not likely face charges in connection with the incident.
"They recently passed a new law but an investigation will still have to ensue to determine what happened in this and take it from there," Orange County sheriff's spokeswoman Barbara Miller said. "But, normally, if the state attorney's office felt the store owner acted appropriately, then no (charges)."
Both of the teens were treated and transported to jail.
They face armed robbery, grand theft and aggravated assault with a firearm charges.
If I was working at a convenience store I wouldn't load my shotgun with rock salt.
He is my hero too. I worked at a convenience store when I was younger. I never had anyone pull a gun on me. But it did happen to a few people I know. I think anyone that holds up a convenience store or restaurant deserves the death penalty, no matter if anyone died or not.
"Shame we lost Ithaca Guns."
Too bad we lost Ithaca. At least there are plenty of Winchester model twelves still around.
Ah...another feelgood story for a great weekend. This story, coupled with Al quada's #3 being turned into #2, has made my day!
You must have missed all of the good news out of Louisiana. This has indeed been a good news day.
Good on you, Bro Kim! What you need to do is upgrade your choice of shot size!
Check out this thread.
It wouldn't be likely to get a good spread with buckshot at close range (register, to the door). I'd bet on bird-shot, given the fact that both were hit, and they didn't seem to be injured that badly.
Anyone have an update?
"With the teens fleeing, how can you claim that you were defending yourself?"
Yeah, Kim should have waited until they turned at the door and shot him first. Forget the fact that they had already initiated the act with a threat of death.
Well done, Mr. Kim!
As for shotguns, I'll stick with my Remington 870 with the Surefire light on the slide.
"...coupled with Al quada's #3 being turned into #2,..."
LOL..I posted that on the other thread and got a few laughs. It has to be true...LOL
Anyone who holds up anyone at a store is EXACTLY like those jackasses who flew planes into buildings. Same idea, different weapon. Right you are...thanks!
The original "point and click" interface.
Haven't heard anything new on LA today...haven't turned the tv on or gone to Drudge yet...LOL.
I've been shopping and wrapping gifts. And spending my hard-earned money...heheh
The races are obvious here. This is a hate crime. The "teens" need to be put in jail.
Too many issues of "Combat Handguns" have colored my views of the law. Survival can be at odds with avoidance of civil lawsuits for wrongful death.
Tell them they were facing you when you decided to shoot, but then they turned, and it was too late to hold back. Yes, it might be a lie in some cases.
They picked a Korean. Definitely the wrong guy.
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